Ostomy Discussion Summaries

The forum topic discussion is about blockages in ileostomy and how to deal with them at home. The original poster is seeking advice on what to do when experiencing a blockage. Here are the main points from the discussion: - Drink a big glass of water and walk around to encourage movement in th...

The forum topic discussion is about how to deal with ostomy-related blockages. The original poster, Joe, is seeking advice or pointers on how to handle this issue. - One user suggests that blockages may be caused by not chewing food enough or eating large meals at once. They recommend increasin...

The forum topic discussion revolves around a user named Terry who experienced a blockage with their ileostomy and sought advice and insights from other members. Here are the main points from the discussion: - Terry experienced severe pain and tried various methods to relieve the blockage, but it...

The forum topic discussion revolves around a person named Judy who is struggling with obstructions after surgery. She shares her feelings of depression, loneliness, and hopelessness due to her condition. However, other forum members offer advice and support, encouraging Judy to stay positive and ...

The forum topic discussion is about bowel obstructions and the experiences and advice of individuals who have dealt with them. The original poster shares their experience of being admitted to the ER with a bowel obstruction and avoiding the insertion of an NG tube. They express concern about the ...

The forum topic discussion revolves around the question of whether lettuce can cause blockages for individuals with an ileostomy. Here are the main points discussed: - Different people have different experiences with food, so what works for one person may not work for another. - Chewing food tho...

The forum topic discussion is about food or drinks that can cause blockages for individuals with ostomies. The original poster is seeking advice on what might have caused their recent blockage after eating Italian bread, cheese, pasta, and apple juice. The replies offer various insights and exper...

The forum topic discussion is about a person experiencing vomiting and increased output from their ileostomy. They are seeking advice and possible explanations for their symptoms. Here is a summary of the discussion: - One person suggests that it might just be a bug causing the vomiting. - Anoth...

The forum topic discussion revolves around a member named Ed seeking advice regarding a persistent issue with his rectal sphincter. Ed had a colostomy and surgery for severe blockages in the past, but now he experiences difficulty urinating due to his rectal sphincter. He is scheduled for an ultr...

The forum topic discussion is about small intestine scar tissue and its impact on blockages in individuals with a colostomy. The original poster is seeking advice and suggestions to prevent blockages or find a surgical solution. Here are the main points discussed: - One user suggests trying Vita...

The forum topic discussion is about individuals who have an active stoma and are seeking advice and support from others who have experienced similar issues. The original poster shares their concerns about their stoma being very active, experiencing blockages, loose output, and pain. They also men...

The forum topic discussion is about a person who is experiencing frequent blockages and pain due to an ileostomy. They are seeking advice and support from others who may have similar experiences. Here is a summary of the discussion: - One person suggests looking at a food list to identify which ...

Gemini, a new ostomate, is experiencing issues with their stoma function. They had a nasogastric tube after surgery and lived on a liquid diet for two months before slowly introducing solid food. However, they have been experiencing partial blockages and have to drink a lot of liquids to alleviat...

The forum topic discussion is about a person experiencing a lack of output from their colostomy for 48 hours and seeking advice and suggestions from others. Here is a summary of the discussion: - The original poster is concerned about the lack of output from their colostomy for 48 hours, even th...

The forum topic discussion is about a person experiencing sudden changes in their stool and seeking advice from the community. They have an ostomy stoma that is not level with the skin and is smaller than the size of an unsharpened pencil. They are only able to pass muddy-looking water after usin...